I am available for keynotes, presentations or full day workshops. I am happy to work with you to create a learning opportunity that truly meets your needs. My focus areas include Personal Learning Networks, Connected Learning, Digital Literacy, Content Curation, Social Media in Education and Information Management.
Recent keynotes, presentations and workshops are below. Almost all are linked to the accompanying blog post, which includes slides and supporting information and links.
July 2018 – University of Queensland Cyberschool Annual Seminar
1 x 1 hour keynote
Designing a Connected Future
June 2018 – Lulea University of Technology Higher Education Conference
1 x 1.5 hour keynote
Harnessing the Pedagogical Potential of the PLN
May 2018 – 11th International Networked Learning Conference, Zagreb Croatia
1 x 20 minute Pecha Kucha presentation
Transforming professional learning through Personal Learning Networks
May 2018 – Consultancy for Academic Staff and HDR students, Lulea University of Technology – Lulea Sweden
2 x 1 hour presentations
Transforming professional learning through Personal Learning Networks (for teachers)
Transforming professional learning through Personal Learning Networks (for students)
November 2017 – Higher Degree Research Conference – Brisbane Australia
1 x 20 minute presentation
Beyond safe harbours: Teachers’ experiences of professional learning through personal learning networks
July 2017 – QUT Research and Publications Week Workshop presentation
1×1 hour workshop
Using Networks to Collect Data in Social Media Environments
September 2015 – SLANZA Conference – Christchurch New Zealand
1 x 1 hour keynote & 1 x 1.5 hour workshop
Beyond the Buzzword – Creating a Makerspace in Your Library
Tips and tricks for developing info-savvy students – getting the most from the digital harvest.
September 2015 -ALIA Schools Conference – Melbourne
1 x 1.5 hour keynote
Digital Content Curation – Bringing form to Content Chaos
August 2015 – Eduwebinar Webinar – Online
1 x 1 hour webinar
Creating Connections for Learning and Teaching with Social Media
June 2015 – Edutech – Brisbane
1 x 1 hour workshop & 1 x 1 hour panel presentation
Getting Connected with Social Media to Develop a Professional Learning Network
Content Curation – Thoughts from the field
May 2015 – Lismore Catholic Education Diocese Teacher Librarian Network Day
1 x 1 day workshop
Contemporary Libraries – Spaces, Resources, Personal Learning Networks, Curation and more.
March 2015 – East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS) 13th Annual Teachers’ Conference– Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia – Special Presenter
4 x 1.5 hour workshops
Content Curation– strategies for managing information overload
Making Sense of Makerspaces: Creating Space for Invention & Imagination
Developing info-savvy students – building critical literacy
Remix, Reuse and Re-energise using Creative Commons and Open Education Resources.
November 2014 – Pearson National Learning and Teaching Conference – Brisbane
1 x 1.5 hour hands on workshop
Making Sense of Makerspaces
September & October 2014 – Eduwebinar Webinar – Online
2 x 1 hour webinars
Making Sense of Makerspaces
Infosavvy Students – Developing Critical Literacy Online
April 2014 – Pearson Professional Learning Days – Sydney and Melbourne
2 x one day workshops
Contemporary Libraries – Spaces, Resources, Digital Tools, Personal Leaning Networks, Curation and more.
September 2013 & March 2014 – Resourcing Digital Collections – SYBA Academy
Sydney and Brisbane
2 x 1 hour keynotes
Thrills and Spills – Implementing a Digital Library
August 2013 – 10th Interactive Teaching and Learning Conference – Gold Coast
2 x 1.5 hour workshops
Augmented Reality in the Classroom
Ebooks, Ereaders and Education
April, July and August 2012, August 2013 – Simple K-12 Webinar presentations
(Worldwide audience mainly focused in the United States)
3 x 1 hour webinars
12 Reasons Teachers Should Use Diigo,
It’s Hip to be Square; QR Codes for the Library
Tips and Tools for Managing Your iPad
July 2012 -SLAQ Biennial Conference: Connect Create Challenge – Cairns
1 x 1.5 hour workshop
QR Codes in the Information Environment
August 2011- 8th Interactive Teaching and Learning Conference – Melbourne
2 x 1 hour workshops
Resourcing Contemporary Learning from a Systems Perspective
Resourcing the Inquiry Process using Web 2.0
May 2009 – MYSA (Middle Years of Schooling Association) 6th International Conference – Brisbane
1 x 1 hour workshop
Teaching in the Real World – using digital technologies to enhance learning
June 2007 – Inet International Online Conference – Online
1 x 1 hour webinar
The 21st Century Educator
May 2007 – ACER ICT Conference – Brisbane
1 x 1 hour workshops
Teaching in a Digital World
October 2006 – Brisbane Catholic Education ICT Forum – Brisbane
1 x 1 hour workshop
Intranets and Digital Learning Management
May 2006 – 1st ACEL/Microsoft Online Conference – Online
1 x 1 hour webinar
Innovative Teaching and Learning